Eager to begin a tradition
High school football players look for inspiration in many places: in prayer, from their favorite NFL football players, maybe from that cute cheerleader on the sideline who appreciates a superb open-field

Lots of questions in Swamp
GAINESVILLE -- It's no secret. There is no such thing as a rebuilding season at the University of Florida.

Will anyone sneak up on Neb., FSU?
Chuck Amato gave an honest answer when asked how many of his new players at North Carolina State could start for his old team, the Florida State Seminoles.

It's Weinke's team to lead
As the dawn of the 2000 College Football season arrives, many questions surround the nation's top teams. However, the defending National Champion Florida State Seminoles have a very unique question on their minds.

Young squad not daunted
Returning quarterback Alex Senesac completed 12 of 42 passes last season and threw two touchdowns.

Game plan: Take flight
It's steamier outside than a Zip-loc bag full of hot soup, yet there was the Menendez High School football team, trying to grind down all the rough spots from a team jagged with inexperience and youth.

South Florida traveling fast track to Division I-A
TAMPA (AP) -- Jim Leavitt doesn't have any illusions about what it'll take to turn South Florida into a household name in a state that arguably has the best collection of college football programs in the nation.

Few stars, low expectations
MIAMI -- For years, a Monday night home game has been as much a part of the Miami Dolphins' season as -- well, as Dan Marino.

Rattlers need help from new faces
TALLAHASSEE -- After coming within 44 seconds of making last year's NCAA I-AA national championship game, Florida A&M is retooling with hopes of making another run at a national title.

Jones gives SAHS its sting
St. Augustine football coach Joey Wiles has a difficult time saying he'd miss one player more than another from the 1999 team.

Jaguars cut 13 players
JACKSONVILLE - The player who recovered the fumble in one of the craziest plays in recent NFL history ended up at the same place as the player who fumbled on the waiver wire.

Jaguars cut 13 players
JACKSONVILLE - The player who recovered the fumble in one of the craziest plays in recent NFL history ended up at the same place as the player who fumbled on the waiver wire.

Goodwill's providing a great service
The letter to the editor dated May 27, critical of the Goodwill Industries, is unfair. The author must be misinformed or she would not attack such a fine organization.

Goodwill's providing a great service
The letter to the editor dated May 27, critical of the Goodwill Industries, is unfair. The author must be misinformed or she would not attack such a fine organization.

Shame on you! A&E piece was positive
I am a native of St. Augustine who graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1964. I am sure there are members of your newspaper staff who remember St. Augustine as I did in the '50s and '60s, and remember it fondly. I have since lived throughout the U.S. and currently live in Atlanta. But I always enjoy a visit to St. Augustine where much of my immediate family still resides.

Shame on you! A&E piece was positive
I am a native of St. Augustine who graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1964. I am sure there are members of your newspaper staff who remember St. Augustine as I did in the '50s and '60s, and remember it fondly. I have since lived throughout the U.S. and currently live in Atlanta. But I always enjoy a visit to St. Augustine where much of my immediate family still resides.

Telephone tactics are reprehensible
Telephone companies advertise themselves as helpful, courteous, cooperative and honest. Nothing could be further from the truth. They are dedicated flat out to strip you of all they can get away with. Did they tell you when they quoted seven cents per minute, that they would also bill you a flat charge per month?

Telephone tactics are reprehensible
Telephone companies advertise themselves as helpful, courteous, cooperative and honest. Nothing could be further from the truth. They are dedicated flat out to strip you of all they can get away with. Did they tell you when they quoted seven cents per minute, that they would also bill you a flat charge per month?

Aesthetics in mind for air traffic tower
Airport construction projects were discussed Monday at the St. Augustine-St. Johns County Airport Authority meeting.
A 100-foot air traffic control tower will be built as well as new hangars and an electrical vault that will be the focal point for all airfield lighting, navigational aides and lighting controls. Each of these projects could be partially funded by the Florida Department of Transportation.

Asst. State Attorney wins supervisor job
Assistant State Attorney Maureen Sullivan Christine has been promoted to supervisor of the St. Johns County State Attorneys Office, taking the place of Robin Strickler.

Candidates, public rub elbows
Historic preservation and retaining St. Augustines charm were two major themes explored Tuesday night at a forum giving residents a peek at all eight candidates running for city commission.

Aesthetics in mind for air traffic tower
Airport construction projects were discussed Monday at the St. Augustine-St. Johns County Airport Authority meeting.
A 100-foot air traffic control tower will be built as well as new hangars and an electrical vault that will be the focal point for all airfield lighting, navigational aides and lighting controls. Each of these projects could be partially funded by the Florida Department of Transportation.

Gas plant cleanup unveiled by EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency described its plan to clean up the former gas plant site behind the St. Augustine police station Tuesday.

Candidates, public rub elbows
Historic preservation and retaining St. Augustines charm were two major themes explored Tuesday night at a forum giving residents a peek at all eight candidates running for city commission.

Gas plant cleanup unveiled by EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency described its plan to clean up the former gas plant site behind the St. Augustine police station Tuesday.

City thinking parking garage
City commissioners gave the nod Monday to allow their staff to seek the money for a multi-level parking garage and electric shuttle bus for St. Augustines downtown.

Earl Rodgers
Funeral services for Earl Martin Rodgers, 88, St. Augustine, who died Aug. 19, 2000, at his residence, will be held today 9 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, with the Rev. Fr. William Mooney officiating. Burial will be held in San Lorenzo Cemetery.

Laura Pappy
Graveside services for Laura Idell Pappy, 82, St. Augustine, who died Aug. 20, 2000 at Flagler Hospital, will be held 10 a.m. today at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery, Elkton, Fla., with the Rev. Fr. Patrick Carroll officiating.

Jack Smith
Funeral services for Jack Allen Smith, 31, St. Augustine, who died Aug. 18, 2000 at his home, will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Craig Funeral home, with the Rev. Ron Moore, pastor, officiating.

Earl Rodgers
Funeral services for Earl Martin Rodgers, 88, St. Augustine, who died Aug. 19, 2000, at his residence, will be held on tomorrow at Corpus Christi Church, with the Rev. Fr. William Mooney officiating.

Earl Rodgers
Funeral services for Earl Martin Rodgers, 88, St. Augustine, who died Aug. 19, 2000, at his residence, will be held today 9 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, with the Rev. Fr. William Mooney officiating. Burial will be held in San Lorenzo Cemetery.

Jack Smith
Funeral services for Jack Allen Smith, 31, St. Augustine, who died Aug. 18, 2000 at his home, will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Craig Funeral home, with the Rev. Ron Moore, pastor, officiating.

Jaguars cut 13 players
JACKSONVILLE - The player who recovered the fumble in one of the craziest plays in recent NFL history ended up at the same place as the player who fumbled on the waiver wire.

Jaguars cut 13 players
JACKSONVILLE - The player who recovered the fumble in one of the craziest plays in recent NFL history ended up at the same place as the player who fumbled on the waiver wire.